Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here’s How It Works

A decade ago, companies like Google and Apple made promises that their respective voice assistants could complete tasks on your behalf. Apple said Siri could request an Uber—try it today, and Siri just opens the Uber app. Google claimed you'd be able to “Order my usual" at Starbucks with Google Assistant, but the experience was clunky, and Google eventually removed the feature.

But now, in the age of large language models and AI that understands natural language, we're seeing the same promises back on the table. At Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, Google and Samsung showed off how you'll be able to use the Gemini voice assistant to complete tasks with a select number of third-party apps: book an Uber, or order food through Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Grubhub. (Expect more app support later this year when Android 17 arrives.)

The feature—still in early preview ...